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Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm by A-a Gradient

Normal A-a Gradient:
 • ↓ Atmospheric pressure
 • Hypoventilation: CNS
Hypoxemia Differential ... neuromuscular disease, ↓ chest ... Shunt: Cardiac, Vascular ... #Hypoxia #Differential ... #pulmonary #Aa
Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
Weakness, Loss of Chest ... UnremarkableLab #AA ... #Hypoxia #hypoxemia ... #differential # ... diagnosis
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
cellular and tissue hypoxia ... vascular → RV failure ... Classification #types #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare ... #differential